WE SHALL NOT DIE - Reading With the People of God #17Намуна

Video Primer: Acts 1–12
Before you read, take a few minutes to watch the BibleProject overview of Acts 1–12 below. It’s more than a summary—it’s a powerful lens to see how Jesus continues His mission through the Spirit and His people.

This video will help you grasp the structure, themes, and movement of Acts in a clear and compelling way. Don’t skip it—let it shape how you read and stir your curiosity.

Watch below, then read with fresh eyes, ready to see God at work in the early church—and in you.

Love That Doesn't Let Go

As you begin today’s reading and step into the book of Acts, take a moment to reflect on this powerful truth: God is not distant—He is deeply involved in our salvation and our everyday lives.

Isaiah 12:1 says, “Your anger turned away, that you might comfort me.” (ESV)That line stopped me. God isn’t just slow to anger—He turns from anger with the intent to comfort us. Why? Because He loves us.

As a parent, I’ve felt that tension—when my child messes up, my first instinct might be discipline, but more than that, I want to scoop them up and remind them they’re loved. God does this perfectly. And He goes even further: through Jesus, He gives us His very Spirit.

As we begin Acts, we witness the Spirit of God moving in and through His people—comforting, empowering, and calling them into His mission.

My prayer is that you wouldn’t just read these words—you’d experience them. Let God’s radical love, shown through the Father, Son, and Spirit, meet you where you are today… and move you to where He’s calling you next.

Primer contributed by Logan Beardsley, Lead Pastor, Cornerstone Community Church of Chowchilla.